Hi everyone, When stress levels are high, it’s hard to do our best work—or even just feel like ourselves. Know that your reaction is a physiological one, please be gentle with yourself. Your brain often treats proximity as a personal threat, unable to separate 'near me' from 'to me'. Over time, this chronic activation isn't just tiring—it physically alters how we function, shallowing our breath and impairing our judgment exactly when we need clarity most. I’ve put together some everyday ways...
7 days ago • 3 min read
Real Life Functional Transitions I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about how we stay upright when the ground feels like it's shifting and the world feels increasingly destabilizing. In movement, we know that most injuries and 'clunky' feelings happen in the 'space between'—those transitional moments where we lose our center. If it feels like your whole life is happening in that unsettled space, and you are in need of some free nervous system resources, this is a good place to start....
11 days ago • 3 min read
Try a quick moment of noticing with me. Right now, as you read this, notice the position of your head. Is it tilted forward? Are your eyes locked on the screen, pulling your chin toward your chest? The "60-lb" Fact: The average human head weighs about 10–12 lbs. But when we tilt our heads forward at a 60-degree angle to look at a phone, the effective weight on our neck muscles surges to nearly 60 lbs. That’s like carrying a large dog around your neck all day. Our phone habits are physical...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Capacity, Community, and the Weeks Ahead Dear community near and far, I am writing to you today with a heavy heart. My bandwidth for creativity and focus has been very limited over the last few weeks as I am living within a landscape of ongoing conflict in Minneapolis. Living in a constant field of violence and unrest is a weight that is difficult to describe. Many of you have reached out to ask how I am doing and how you can help. First, please know that showing up for class and prioritizing...
18 days ago • 2 min read
If you have been considering joining an in person class this year, there are a few spaces available for the 8 week series that begins this Thursday, January 8th. "I really don’t know what I would do without our yoga and Feldenkrais community that you have nurtured. Without this regular practice and participation, it is easy for me to be pulled in too many directions, becoming anxious and worried, distraught and distracted." - H Start the new year in movement with community! IN PERSON YOGA +...
28 days ago • 1 min read
The Gift of Presence The holidays are often a whirlwind of lists and logistics, but they also offer a rare permission to slow down. I personally love the excuse to lean into my creativity this time of year, retreating to the kitchen with an ambitious list of holiday cookies I aspire to bake and share as gifts. There is a special joy in offering something handmade that supports nourishment and comfort—whether that’s a batch of wholesome treats or the gift of a more easeful body. But as much as...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Did you miss the Free Intro Class to the new series: The Focused Body - Attention Practices Through Feldenkrais? The good news is, you can still access the class with the free recording here. THE FOCUSED BODY: ATTENTION PRACTICES THROUGH FELDENKRAIS Winter Feldenkrais Series8 week seriesDecember 7th - February 4th, 2025Sundays 4pm CST & Wednesdays 6:30pm CSTFull Calendar of EventsLivestream classes will be taught over ZoomThis week I shared the first lesson of the series, which directly uses...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
🐈⬛ Black Friday I will not be filling your inbox with Black Friday emails or big flashy sales. For my weekly Friday email, I'd like to simply remind you that the majority of my services are offered with pay-as-able options every day of the year, with extended discounts and scholarships for those in financial need. I offer long term discounted rates for the membership due to changes in usage patterns or financial circumstances. It is my goal to make these practices accessible for everyone. In...
2 months ago • 1 min read
🦃 Gratitude and Movement This Thanksgiving Dearest students, As we approach Thanksgiving, a time dedicated to all that we are fortunate to have, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for being an integral part of this vibrant learning community. Your dedication to the practice and your generosity have been instrumental in keeping my small (yes, it's still tiny!) woman owned business alive and vibrant. The relationships cultivated with you - my students— are the foundation of...
2 months ago • 2 min read